Passover — Celebrate the first night of Passover at the Jewish Community Center East Bay with a special seder led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne, Monday, 5-6:15 p.m. For children 2-7 years old, although all are welcomel; no Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary. Include a light, kid-friendly meal, served picnic style. The cost is $15 per child, (age 2-13), $25 per adult, (14 and over). The JCC East Bay, Berkeley Branch, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley, 510-848-0237, ext. 148.

Passover — Celebrate the first night of Passover at the Jewish Community Center East Bay in this special seder led by Rabbi Daniel Lev on Monday, 5-6:15 p.m. For children aged 2-7 years, although all ages are welcome; no Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary. Light, kid-friendly meal, served picnic style. No one turned away for lack of funds. The cost is $15 per child, (age 2-13), $25 per adult, (14 and over). The JCC East Bay, Oakland Branch, 5811 Racine St. 510-848-0237, ext. 148.

Concert — Oakland Symphony Chorus presents Handel’s Easter Messiah, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St. Ticket are $20 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at www.oaklandsymphonychorus.org.

PIEDMONT

Swim special event — Easter egg hunt at the Piedmont Community Pool, Saturday. Check-in begins at 1 p.m., hunt begins at 1:30 p.m. Easter crafts and activities will continue in the pool and around the arbor area. To register, call 510-655-5163 or 510-420-3070 with Easter egg hunt code 4016.382;

or in person at the Piedmont Recreation Department or Piedmont Community Pool, 358 Hillside Ave., $10 membership, $15 nonmembers.

NEWARK

Family Day at the Park — Newark Community Park hosts a free day of fun for the family; Saturday, April 19, 9-11:30 a.m. Bring a camera for a special picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket for the Easter egg hunt. Arts and crafts, community resource fair, inflatable bouncers, games, egg dying and more.

Cathie Gatison has been working for the Oakland Tribune since 1997, worked in circulation, has been receptionist, and now is the editorial assistant for the Oakland Tribune. She now covers Berkeley Police log, Arts Notes for the Lamorinda Sun & Walnut Creek Journal. She does the Valley Stars, Local Happenings, Police logs, for the Valley Journal and Times-Herald, calendars and loves to tweet breaking new stories.

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